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Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 1/2024

Open Access 01-12-2024 | Femoral Fracture | Research

Bone reconstruction with modified Masquelet technique in open distal femoral fractures: a case series

Authors: Seyed Hadi Kalantar, Hana Saffar, Amir Human Hoveidaei

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Issue 1/2024

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Abstract

Background

Large bone defects require complex treatment, multidisciplinary resources, and expert input, with surgical procedures ranging from reconstruction and salvage to amputation. The aim of this study was to provide the results of a case series of open comminuted intra-articular distal femoral fractures with significant bone loss that were managed by early fixation using anatomical plates and a modified Masquelet technique with the addition of surgical propylene mesh.

Methods

This retrospective study included all patients referred to our institution with OTA/AO C3 distal femur open fractures and meta-diaphyseal large bone loss between April 2019 and February 2021. We treated the fractures with irrigation and debridement, acute primary screw and plate fixation in the second look operation, and Masquelet method using shell-shaped antibiotic beads supplemented by propylene surgical mesh to keep the cements in place. The second step of the procedure was conducted six to eight weeks later with bone grafting and mesh augmentation to contain bone grafts. Surprisingly, hard callus formation was observed in all patients at the time of the second stage of Masquelet procedure.

Results

All five patients’ articular and meta-diaphyseal fractures with bone loss healed without major complications. The average union time was 159 days. The mean knee range of motion was 5–95 degrees. The average Lower Extremity Functional Score (LEFS) was 49 out of 80.

Conclusions

Combination of early plate fixation and the modified Masquelet technique with polypropylene mesh is an effective method for managing large bone defects in open intra-articular distal femoral fractures with bone loss, resulting in shorter union time possibly associated with the callus formation process. This technique may also be applicable to the management of other similar fractures specially in low-income and developing areas.
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Metadata
Title
Bone reconstruction with modified Masquelet technique in open distal femoral fractures: a case series
Authors
Seyed Hadi Kalantar
Hana Saffar
Amir Human Hoveidaei
Publication date
01-12-2024
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-07091-5

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